Here's a photo from ebay of the hangtags that came on the Legacy Thompson Satchel 11373, very unique and distinctive.
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Here's a minor rehab that I am happy to share. Several months ago I picked up a small, zip accessory pouch on Mercari for $10 shipped as an impulse buy. It was listed as a cosmetic bag and it was very clean and made of sateen legacy striped fabric trimmed with natural vachetta leather.
@whateve authenticated it for me and we figured out that it was actually a Leah Legacy Stripe Medium Wristlet 42360 (original price = $55) and that it was missing the wristlet strap.
When I got it I liked it a lot and decided not to use it as a cosmetic bag because I didn't want it to get dirty. I've been using it inside my business laptop bag to hold small items.
It kind of bothered me that it was missing the strap because I like my Coach items to be complete so every now and then I would search the online auction sites for a coach natural vachetta wristlet strap with silver hardware - but without any luck.
So I was very surprised to recently find exactly what I wanted listed on ebay for $10 BIN! The replacement wristlet strap also came with a small, natural vachetta Coach hangtag and silver ball chain, but my writstlet still has it's original hangtag and chain - so the hangtag was just a little bonus item, perhaps for a future rehab project!
So here is a pic of my restored Leah wristlet. It cost me $20 total and that is probably the current value of the item, but I am happy that she is now complete!
@whateve authenticated it for me and we figured out that it was actually a Leah Legacy Stripe Medium Wristlet 42360 (original price = $55) and that it was missing the wristlet strap.
When I got it I liked it a lot and decided not to use it as a cosmetic bag because I didn't want it to get dirty. I've been using it inside my business laptop bag to hold small items.
It kind of bothered me that it was missing the strap because I like my Coach items to be complete so every now and then I would search the online auction sites for a coach natural vachetta wristlet strap with silver hardware - but without any luck.
So I was very surprised to recently find exactly what I wanted listed on ebay for $10 BIN! The replacement wristlet strap also came with a small, natural vachetta Coach hangtag and silver ball chain, but my writstlet still has it's original hangtag and chain - so the hangtag was just a little bonus item, perhaps for a future rehab project!
So here is a pic of my restored Leah wristlet. It cost me $20 total and that is probably the current value of the item, but I am happy that she is now complete!
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NYC Dinky with eyelets, $28 shipped.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/B8-850-Coach-3941-Brown-Leather-Shoulder-Bag-Purse/283200933785
https://www.ebay.com/itm/B8-850-Coach-3941-Brown-Leather-Shoulder-Bag-Purse/283200933785
Hi all! I haven't been keeping up with the current posts, but I have been reading a ton of older ones. I have been doing some rehabbing, lots and lots of conditioning, trying a bazillion different products to achieve intended results, and have since sworn off every all patent leather bag I've come across. They look pretty and shiny in the pictures, but those scuffs that don't photograph are the devil 
I have a promising update to post on my pink legacy that had the verdigris. I've literally been working on her for weeks. Is that normal? Granted, I work so as much as I'd love to spend all day bringing back these beauties to their former glory, I pretty much can only work on them 2-4 days a week depending on my work schedule. I'm new and learning, but jeez, how long does it take on average for you to fix a level should-have-gone-in-the-trash bag? Here's here update-it's her before and as of yesterday (she just got Obenauf'd):
My lighting is always junk, I apologize. I work nights, so I'm only typically doing photos in the wee hours of the morning, since I sleep during the day.
I've dunked a few other bags, but I've realized I'm really terrible about taking before pictures. I just get so excited to get started that midway through, I remember "oh yeah, I'm not going to get to see a before now."
I also have a million questions I forget to write down, so then I don't remember them. Here's one I kept forgetting though:
-For asking Coach for replacement tags, is there a maximum they will do at one time? I read a post from a long time ago you have to take them into the store, is that still true? I have no idea why people would purposefully remove them. To sell them for $5 online? So dumb. Anyway, I have a few that need replacement tags. And I know I read they don't always have them, so it's not always possible.
-Do they also sell replacement straps? I have this cutie patootie pink diaper bag that I put through the washing machine after cleaning out what I *pray* was melted chocolate
But it's missing the strap I didn't realize it should've come with. I think it's going to work out really nicely for me as a work bag because of all the inside pockets.
Last but not least, I sat down today to really inspect this girl's issues, and I'm confuzzled. I searched and searched the thread, but I didn't see any cleaning ideas for an Ashley piecework bag. There's such mixed medias in it. The suede is pretty bad, the patent leather is good (nice for a change) and the fabric needs to be spruced up. I read some things about washing suede and saw a tutorial on youtube, but I'm hesitant because I don't want to mess it up more. I have a light blue suede wristlet I accidentally touched with damp fingers after brushing half of it, and the marks are STILL there. I haven't been back to face it yet. Really. What was I even thinking?! Here's her photos, what do you think? Is this a washing machine situation? Or go over each part individually with whatever will work to clean it? The suede brush for the suede, toothbrush and dawn for the fabric, and light conditioner for the patent?
P.S. I posted that video about the Biz I was going to try, and you know what? It's been working great! I spilled something in one of my Poppy's and I didn't find it until I was switching purses, and the Biz took it right out. I can post a before and after with a really dingy and dirty bag I did with Biz, but meh. My lighting just stinks, so I feel like I can't really capture how dusty and gross it was. It didn't smell, but it smells great after the Biz (I diluted it majorly of course
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I have a promising update to post on my pink legacy that had the verdigris. I've literally been working on her for weeks. Is that normal? Granted, I work so as much as I'd love to spend all day bringing back these beauties to their former glory, I pretty much can only work on them 2-4 days a week depending on my work schedule. I'm new and learning, but jeez, how long does it take on average for you to fix a level should-have-gone-in-the-trash bag? Here's here update-it's her before and as of yesterday (she just got Obenauf'd): My lighting is always junk, I apologize. I work nights, so I'm only typically doing photos in the wee hours of the morning, since I sleep during the day.
I've dunked a few other bags, but I've realized I'm really terrible about taking before pictures. I just get so excited to get started that midway through, I remember "oh yeah, I'm not going to get to see a before now."
I also have a million questions I forget to write down, so then I don't remember them. Here's one I kept forgetting though:-For asking Coach for replacement tags, is there a maximum they will do at one time? I read a post from a long time ago you have to take them into the store, is that still true? I have no idea why people would purposefully remove them. To sell them for $5 online? So dumb. Anyway, I have a few that need replacement tags. And I know I read they don't always have them, so it's not always possible.
-Do they also sell replacement straps? I have this cutie patootie pink diaper bag that I put through the washing machine after cleaning out what I *pray* was melted chocolate
But it's missing the strap I didn't realize it should've come with. I think it's going to work out really nicely for me as a work bag because of all the inside pockets.Last but not least, I sat down today to really inspect this girl's issues, and I'm confuzzled. I searched and searched the thread, but I didn't see any cleaning ideas for an Ashley piecework bag. There's such mixed medias in it. The suede is pretty bad, the patent leather is good (nice for a change) and the fabric needs to be spruced up. I read some things about washing suede and saw a tutorial on youtube, but I'm hesitant because I don't want to mess it up more. I have a light blue suede wristlet I accidentally touched with damp fingers after brushing half of it, and the marks are STILL there. I haven't been back to face it yet. Really. What was I even thinking?! Here's her photos, what do you think? Is this a washing machine situation? Or go over each part individually with whatever will work to clean it? The suede brush for the suede, toothbrush and dawn for the fabric, and light conditioner for the patent?
P.S. I posted that video about the Biz I was going to try, and you know what? It's been working great! I spilled something in one of my Poppy's and I didn't find it until I was switching purses, and the Biz took it right out. I can post a before and after with a really dingy and dirty bag I did with Biz, but meh. My lighting just stinks, so I feel like I can't really capture how dusty and gross it was. It didn't smell, but it smells great after the Biz (I diluted it majorly of course
)The old beat-up Thompson sold for $3.25 plus $10 shipping; I hope that it goes to a good home and I wish the new owner the best of luck with trying to rehab it.
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Hi all! I haven't been keeping up with the current posts, but I have been reading a ton of older ones. I have been doing some rehabbing, lots and lots of conditioning, trying a bazillion different products to achieve intended results, and have since sworn off every all patent leather bag I've come across. They look pretty and shiny in the pictures, but those scuffs that don't photograph are the devil
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My lighting is always junk, I apologize. I work nights, so I'm only typically doing photos in the wee hours of the morning, since I sleep during the day.
I've dunked a few other bags, but I've realized I'm really terrible about taking before pictures. I just get so excited to get started that midway through, I remember "oh yeah, I'm not going to get to see a before now."
-For asking Coach for replacement tags, is there a maximum they will do at one time? I read a post from a long time ago you have to take them into the store, is that still true? I have no idea why people would purposefully remove them. To sell them for $5 online? So dumb. Anyway, I have a few that need replacement tags. And I know I read they don't always have them, so it's not always possible.
-Do they also sell replacement straps? I have this cutie patootie pink diaper bag that I put through the washing machine after cleaning out what I *pray* was melted chocolate
Last but not least, I sat down today to really inspect this girl's issues, and I'm confuzzled. I searched and searched the thread, but I didn't see any cleaning ideas for an Ashley piecework bag. There's such mixed medias in it. The suede is pretty bad, the patent leather is good (nice for a change) and the fabric needs to be spruced up. I read some things about washing suede and saw a tutorial on youtube, but I'm hesitant because I don't want to mess it up more. I have a light blue suede wristlet I accidentally touched with damp fingers after brushing half of it, and the marks are STILL there. I haven't been back to face it yet. Really. What was I even thinking?! Here's her photos, what do you think? Is this a washing machine situation? Or go over each part individually with whatever will work to clean it? The suede brush for the suede, toothbrush and dawn for the fabric, and light conditioner for the patent?
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P.S. I posted that video about the Biz I was going to try, and you know what? It's been working great! I spilled something in one of my Poppy's and I didn't find it until I was switching purses, and the Biz took it right out. I can post a before and after with a really dingy and dirty bag I did with Biz, but meh. My lighting just stinks, so I feel like I can't really capture how dusty and gross it was. It didn't smell, but it smells great after the Biz (I diluted it majorly of course
The pink legacy bag looks great, hard to believe that it is the same bag, nice job!
Stray marks may not come off patent leather; I've had best luck giving the bag a bath and working on the area with soap with my fingers while it is still in the bath. Polish the patent with lemon pledge when it is dry.
For the piecework bag, I would probably give it a bath and after it dries I would carefully moisturize the leather areas, gently brush the suede areas, and use lemon pledge on the patent leather areas.
Coach sells novelty straps and metal chain straps, but not canvas replacement straps for a diaper bag. Your best bet is to look for a replacement strap on an online auction site, or try to find a "donor bag" cheap that is so beat up you don't want to rehab it, but you can re-purpose parts of it for another bag. Below are links some possible straps for a pink baby bag on ebay. I usually try to find something close to the original strap and also match the hardware on the bag. Some of the Poppy bags had canvas straps so you might find a good donor bag among them.
I have heard in the past the coach will limit the number of replacement hangtags (3?) during a specific time period but I don't know if that is true. You can also take the bag to the Coach boutique shop or outlet and ask if they can give you a suitable hangtag, if they have extras.
If you bought the bag online, don't mention that because the SAs hate ebay!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Replacement-Strap-Canvas-and-Patent-Leather-Chrome-Hook-Hardware/392131316415?hash=item5b4cd90abf:g:lwMAAOSw5WVbgvwW:sc:USPSFirstClass!60515!US!-1:rk:2
f:0https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Poppy-Off-White-Pink-Canvas-Replacement-Shoulder-Strap-43-long/263965405993?hash=item3d75907329:g:HN4AAOSwz5hbsD81:rk:2
f:0https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-replacement-strap-White-with-Silver-Stripe-40-Inches-silver-hardware/253911424690?hash=item3b1e4cdeb2:g:G60AAOSwMZJa-Kzd
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Poppy-Off-White-Canvas-Replacement-Shoulder-Strap/263968684317?hash=item3d75c2791d:g:jQ0AAOSwhZ5biz~g:rk:4
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On second thought, the piecework bag might pucker around the stitched pieces during drying after you wash it. If it is not too dirty maybe just try surface cleaning it first. Baby wipes sometimes work well on interior lining fabrics, and the Coach jacquard fabric cleaner works well on the heavy signature fabric.
Also, I forgot to mention that sometimes those canvas fabric straps, that are often used for baby bags - can be really difficult to get clean - they just look dingy and stay that way! So try and find one that looks pretty clean.
Hi all! I haven't been keeping up with the current posts, but I have been reading a ton of older ones. I have been doing some rehabbing, lots and lots of conditioning, trying a bazillion different products to achieve intended results, and have since sworn off every all patent leather bag I've come across. They look pretty and shiny in the pictures, but those scuffs that don't photograph are the devil
View attachment 4216948
My lighting is always junk, I apologize. I work nights, so I'm only typically doing photos in the wee hours of the morning, since I sleep during the day.
I've dunked a few other bags, but I've realized I'm really terrible about taking before pictures. I just get so excited to get started that midway through, I remember "oh yeah, I'm not going to get to see a before now."
-For asking Coach for replacement tags, is there a maximum they will do at one time? I read a post from a long time ago you have to take them into the store, is that still true? I have no idea why people would purposefully remove them. To sell them for $5 online? So dumb. Anyway, I have a few that need replacement tags. And I know I read they don't always have them, so it's not always possible.
-Do they also sell replacement straps? I have this cutie patootie pink diaper bag that I put through the washing machine after cleaning out what I *pray* was melted chocolate
Last but not least, I sat down today to really inspect this girl's issues, and I'm confuzzled. I searched and searched the thread, but I didn't see any cleaning ideas for an Ashley piecework bag. There's such mixed medias in it. The suede is pretty bad, the patent leather is good (nice for a change) and the fabric needs to be spruced up. I read some things about washing suede and saw a tutorial on youtube, but I'm hesitant because I don't want to mess it up more. I have a light blue suede wristlet I accidentally touched with damp fingers after brushing half of it, and the marks are STILL there. I haven't been back to face it yet. Really. What was I even thinking?! Here's her photos, what do you think? Is this a washing machine situation? Or go over each part individually with whatever will work to clean it? The suede brush for the suede, toothbrush and dawn for the fabric, and light conditioner for the patent?
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P.S. I posted that video about the Biz I was going to try, and you know what? It's been working great! I spilled something in one of my Poppy's and I didn't find it until I was switching purses, and the Biz took it right out. I can post a before and after with a really dingy and dirty bag I did with Biz, but meh. My lighting just stinks, so I feel like I can't really capture how dusty and gross it was. It didn't smell, but it smells great after the Biz (I diluted it majorly of course
The Legacy bag looks beautiful, your hard work definitely paid off!
I just happened to see this Poppy replacement strap this morning...thought maybe it would work for you:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-POPPY-REPLACEMENT-CROSSBODY-STRAP-STORYPATCH-GRAFFITI-GOLD-42-LONG/232959075508
There is a limit on hangtags. I believe it is 3 a year. If you take your bag to a store, preferably an outlet that isn't too busy, they can pull out a box of hangtags and find some that match your bags, often let you take your pick. If you call Coach, they will likely send you a metal one to match the hardware.Hi all! I haven't been keeping up with the current posts, but I have been reading a ton of older ones. I have been doing some rehabbing, lots and lots of conditioning, trying a bazillion different products to achieve intended results, and have since sworn off every all patent leather bag I've come across. They look pretty and shiny in the pictures, but those scuffs that don't photograph are the devil
View attachment 4216948
My lighting is always junk, I apologize. I work nights, so I'm only typically doing photos in the wee hours of the morning, since I sleep during the day.
I've dunked a few other bags, but I've realized I'm really terrible about taking before pictures. I just get so excited to get started that midway through, I remember "oh yeah, I'm not going to get to see a before now."
-For asking Coach for replacement tags, is there a maximum they will do at one time? I read a post from a long time ago you have to take them into the store, is that still true? I have no idea why people would purposefully remove them. To sell them for $5 online? So dumb. Anyway, I have a few that need replacement tags. And I know I read they don't always have them, so it's not always possible.
-Do they also sell replacement straps? I have this cutie patootie pink diaper bag that I put through the washing machine after cleaning out what I *pray* was melted chocolate
Last but not least, I sat down today to really inspect this girl's issues, and I'm confuzzled. I searched and searched the thread, but I didn't see any cleaning ideas for an Ashley piecework bag. There's such mixed medias in it. The suede is pretty bad, the patent leather is good (nice for a change) and the fabric needs to be spruced up. I read some things about washing suede and saw a tutorial on youtube, but I'm hesitant because I don't want to mess it up more. I have a light blue suede wristlet I accidentally touched with damp fingers after brushing half of it, and the marks are STILL there. I haven't been back to face it yet. Really. What was I even thinking?! Here's her photos, what do you think? Is this a washing machine situation? Or go over each part individually with whatever will work to clean it? The suede brush for the suede, toothbrush and dawn for the fabric, and light conditioner for the patent?
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P.S. I posted that video about the Biz I was going to try, and you know what? It's been working great! I spilled something in one of my Poppy's and I didn't find it until I was switching purses, and the Biz took it right out. I can post a before and after with a really dingy and dirty bag I did with Biz, but meh. My lighting just stinks, so I feel like I can't really capture how dusty and gross it was. It didn't smell, but it smells great after the Biz (I diluted it majorly of course
Amazing, someone is selling a jar of that vintage "Dooney & Bourke Harness Leather Polish!"
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DOONEY-BOU...sh=item1eec3c36b8:g:JggAAOSwj99aBJbL&LH_BIN=1
The pink legacy bag looks great, hard to believe that it is the same bag, nice job!
Stray marks may not come off patent leather; I've had best luck giving the bag a bath and working on the area with soap with my fingers while it is still in the bath. Polish the patent with lemon pledge when it is dry.
For the piecework bag, I would probably give it a bath and after it dries I would carefully moisturize the leather areas, gently brush the suede areas, and use lemon pledge on the patent leather areas.
Coach sells novelty straps and metal chain straps, but not canvas replacement straps for a diaper bag. Your best bet is to look for a replacement strap on an online auction site, or try to find a "donor bag" cheap that is so beat up you don't want to rehab it, but you can re-purpose parts of it for another bag. Below are links some possible straps for a pink baby bag on ebay. I usually try to find something close to the original strap and also match the hardware on the bag. Some of the Poppy bags had canvas straps so you might find a good donor bag among them.
I have heard in the past the coach will limit the number of replacement hangtags (3?) during a specific time period but I don't know if that is true. You can also take the bag to the Coach boutique shop or outlet and ask if they can give you a suitable hangtag, if they have extras.
If you bought the bag online, don't mention that because the SAs hate ebay!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Replacement-Strap-Canvas-and-Patent-Leather-Chrome-Hook-Hardware/392131316415?hash=item5b4cd90abf:g:lwMAAOSw5WVbgvwW:sc:USPSFirstClass!60515!US!-1:rk:2
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Poppy-Off-White-Pink-Canvas-Replacement-Shoulder-Strap-43-long/263965405993?hash=item3d75907329:g:HN4AAOSwz5hbsD81:rk:2
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-replacement-strap-White-with-Silver-Stripe-40-Inches-silver-hardware/253911424690?hash=item3b1e4cdeb2:g:G60AAOSwMZJa-Kzd
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Poppy-Off-White-Canvas-Replacement-Shoulder-Strap/263968684317?hash=item3d75c2791d:g:jQ0AAOSwhZ5biz~g:rk:4
Thanks so much for the info! I added a couple to my watch list, I actually have one of those canvas straps from one of my Poppy's but it's purple. It might not look terrible, I'll try it. But I like the idea of a novelty strap too
I'll take your suggestion about doing the parts of the piecework bag individually. I can get started on that tonight, and see how it looks tomorrow. If I need to give her a bath, I could do that next days off since my work week is about to start.
I have one particular patent bag that has sticky handles, I tried the Lemon Pledge wipes, and it worked temporarily. I have another one w the same problem, but not that bad, and it worked like a champ. For the piecework one though, it'll be great because the patent is in good condition already.
Before
After
So glad I took the chance on this one. I wasn’t sure the dent could be remedied. It improved a lot after a dunk and a good massage on the opposite side. It still left a faint sign but it really is not visible unless you know where to look.
*Before pics are from seller.
After
So glad I took the chance on this one. I wasn’t sure the dent could be remedied. It improved a lot after a dunk and a good massage on the opposite side. It still left a faint sign but it really is not visible unless you know where to look.*Before pics are from seller.
Looks great! You did a great job! I have a navy one just like it. Need to wash that baby. [emoji15]
It looks amazing. You would never know it was dented.